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How to Apply for Finnish Citizenship

Finnish citizenship gives you the right to vote, an EU passport, and permanent security. Here is who qualifies and how to apply.

How do I apply for Finnish citizenship?

The main requirements for naturalization are: continuous legal residence in Finland for at least 5 years (4 years if married to a Finnish citizen), sufficient knowledge of Finnish or Swedish (language test or proof of use), clean criminal record, and no outstanding debts to Finnish authorities.